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Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 31, NUMBER 30 20 PAGES 75 CENTS Council considers 45 County eyes major toll increase By Kevin Duffy $3 charge each time through the toll plaza, rather than percent millage hike Staff Writer the current 50 cents. By Kevin Duffy City Councilman Steve Brown said it Is unfair for at City Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Lee County is seeking to increase toll amounts on Staff Writer Saturday, September 11. After a account holders to pay so much more per trip. "That's the Sanibel Causeway to pay lor replacement of the a six-fold increase," he said of the jump in fees for second public hearing, council three-span bridge, and will probably hold a public City Councii raised their sights will set both rates. transponder users. "Why should visitors only pay high Tuesday when they set the With the average home value city's tentative operating millage on Sanibel approaching 5500,000, rate for fiscal year 2004-05. the average property tax bill for The board unanimously app- islanders would be $1,250 per roved Councilman Steve Brown's household at the proposed rate, motion to set the miilage — the Finance Director Renee Lynch tax rate that is multiplied by tax- said. Sanibel's current taxable able values to determine property value is $4.2 billion. taxes — at 2.500 mills, given the Lynch told council that con- wide range of projects and other struction of a new recreation cen- concerns — such as replacement ter, and costs associated with of the Sanibe! Causeway bridge sewer expansion, would impact and a possible referendum on a the final budget. proposed recreational center — Operating and maintenance looming on the horizon. expenses associated with sewer 'The figure needs to be as con- expansion will total S2.9 million servative as possible and also for the coming fiscal year, she allow us some working room," he said, with $700,000 out of a pro- said. "I look at 2.5 knowing we posed $3.7 million Capital Im- have a lot of room to come down." provement Program toward Council agreed by a 4-0 vote. expansion impacting the 2004-05 Photo by Renny Severance Councilman Jim Jennings was not fiscal year. Councii also directed Causeway tolls could jump significantly. present for the vote. Lynch to pursue $11.6 million in Sanibel's current millage rate revenue bonds to pay for a new hearing next month to gauge the feelings of county twice as much?" of 1.7291 has remained un- residents, according to Transportation Program County Commissioners will hear the proposal at recreational center, which would 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.' July 27, during their weekly changed for over four years. break ground next summer. Voters Manager Amy Davies. Council also set Sanibel's The cost of replacing aJl three sections of the hearing at the Old Lee County Courthouse. 2120 wili decide the fate of the project Main Street in Fort Myers. rolled-back rate for the current tax during a special election early next bridge is estimated to run between SHK) and $105 year at 1.6500 mills, the proposed year. million, say county officials. The county is borrowing County stall will then recommend setting a public $85 million to pay for the work and will aiso apply hearing for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10. to gal her aggrepSte millage at 2.5000 mills, "It's a community investment, the levf for sewer voted debt ser- about $20 million in surplus toll revenues. public opinion. it really is,'" Mayor Marty Harrity But Lee County still needs to generate another Transportation Program Manager Amy Davies vice at ft.2268 mills, and the levy said. for land acquisition voted debt ser- $6.5 million per year to pay off the debt, and some said the increase is due, in part, to two lawsuits cur- The county's action regarding feel that raising the toll on the bridge from the present rently underway against the county, one by Save Our vice at 0.0625 mills. the Sanibei Causeway Bridge, and Bay. Inc., a citizens" group opposed to the replace- The proposed operating mill- $3 per trip to $6 for most vehicles is the only way to a proposed toll increase, will like- do so. ment of the Span A drawbridge, and the other by the age, as well as the budget, will be ly impact expenses during the City of Sanibel. These have delayed the process of discussed during a public hearing The accounts of transponder users — who prepay upcoming fiscal year as well. annually at a discounted rate — would be assessed a financing the work. The county contends that, had the two suits not been brought in January, the revenue bonds then available to pay for the work could have City Council objects to USCG public comment on drawbridge done so without a toll increase. By Kevin Duffy A newer, bigger bridge will create replacing spans B and C of the cause- City Attorney Ken Cuyler said a toll increase Staff Writer problems for Sanibei. she said. way, and the span A drawbridge, won't affect the city's lawsuit because repairing the "Increased traffic will have a dele- pending public input. The agency's drawbridge, rather than replacing it, was the basis for Sanibel City Council will voice its the litigation. Ralf Brookes, who is representing Save terious effect on the environment." Miami office will accept feedback Our Bay, could not be reached for comment. objections, in writing, to the U.S. Workman said. from boaters and the general public, Coast Guard regarding a 30-day com- In a separate motion, Councilman in writing, up to August 4. After that, Davies maintained that delaying or eliminating ment period on permitting for all Steve Brown asked staff to write a the county will receive the permits other projects to accommodate the replacement of the three spans of the Sanibei Causeway unless major environmental or boat- three spans wasn't an option. While road projects are letter to the Coast Guard expressing paid for with g;ss tax revenues and impact fees, and the environmental impact of concern over the impact on the envi- ing-related concerns are brought for- replacing the causeway drawbridge. bridges are repaired and replaced solely through toll ronment caused by replacing the ward. revenues, she said. Council woman Judy Workman drawbridge rather than repairing it. Greg Shapley. director of bridge moved during Tuesday's public: The motion passed 3-2, with projects for the Southeastern United "The other bridges stand on Their own and .Sanibe! meeting to have staff write a letter to Jennings and Mayor Marty Harrity States and the Caribbean, when s«e TOLLS the Coast Guard voicing the city's voting no. reached for comment Tuesday said pajro 3 objections to the public notice. The "We need to gel this bridge built thai one permit, once issued, would motion passed 4-1. with Councilman before it falls into the water," cover all three spans of the causeway, Jim Jennings dissenting. Staff will Jennings said. including the drawbridge. Alligator attacks islander submit the letter to council for The Coast Guard notified Lee Two lawsuits filed against Lee approval during its August 3 meeting County earlier this month that it See COMMENT At 12:41 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, Sanibei before sending it out. would soon issue permitting for page 2 Police received a 911 call from a resident of Poinciana Circle concerning an alligator attack. The calier and a pool technician together with Jim Anhoit, a Sanibel Fire & Rescue employee and IMDI:X . SMBEL Put! GLOBAL WARMNG IEW IEG tmm also a resident of the neighborhood, heard a woman — later found to be well-known islander • LETTERS Update No. 7 Seminar raises page 6 Council looks at Janie Melsek screaming as she was being • DATELINE questions options attacked by a 12-foot alligator. They were not able page 8 to rescue her before the police arrived, just three to The seventh in a series of • REAL ESTATE page 10 • FGCU's Renaissance four minutes later. They did get Melsek on the updates on the Sanibel Plan Academy holds a seminar bank. The alligator then came alter them and they by Carla Brooks Johnson The Sanibei City Council • TV LISTINGS page 11 with different views. considers some extras for shot it inthe head. the new facility. "She's pretty badly hurt," Chief Bill Torr.linson • Obituaries pjge 12 said, '"but she's definitely a hero — she re.illy fought that thing with all she had. " • POLICE BE AT P"ge 14 — Sec page 5 Meisek was in surgery at Lee Memorial — See page 4 — See page 3 Hospital as the Reporter went to press. "! sure hope • CLASSIFIEDS page'15 she comes through this OK," Tomlinson said. 2 • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER USCG Proposed toll changes and possible impacts Frpm page 1 Sanibet Bridge • Revised July 2004 Proposed toll changes Average Toll Based on Trip Frequency and Proposed Toll LevelSr County in January — one by Save Our Bay, Inc., a citizen group, and the other The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hear a No. of Trips Toll Trips Discount Program Reduced total - by the City of Sanibel — object to recommendation from county staff during its 9:30 a.m. Discount Weeks /Week /Year Fee Per Trip FareTolt Per Trip replacing the bridge. Shapley said that meeting July 27 at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Program Type — it was the judgement - of the Coast Main St., to increase the toll structure on the Sanibel Annual 50 7 350 $600 $ 1.71 $- $1.71 Guard's legal department in Causeway. Here is a look at what is being proposed: Unlimited 50 6 30Q €00 2.00 2.00 Washington, D.C. that neither suit 50 5 250 600 2.40 2.40 would have an effect on permitting for Program Present Proposed 50 4 200 600 3.00 3.00. the drawbridge. Cash toll $ 3.00 $ 6.00 50 3 150 600 4.00 4.00 "Litigation could yet hold up the pro- Prepaid discount program 0.50 3.00 50 2 100 600 6.00 6.00 ject, but the present litigation, which 3 axle 4.50 9.00 50 1 50 600 12.00 12.00 seeks no injunctive relief, will not hold it up," he said. 4 axle. 6.00 12.00 5 axle 7.50 15.00 Semi-ann'l 25 7 175 450 2.57 2.57 Workman said she would like to see Unlimited 25 6 150 450 3.00 3.00 the Coast Guard issue an Environmental Extra axles 1.50 3.00 Impact Statement on replacing the Motorcycles. -1.00 2.Q0 Annual/unlimited 150.00 600:00 25 5 125 450 &60- causeway, rather than the 25 4 100 450 4.50 4.50 Environmental Assessment that the Annual/prepaid 25.00 100.00 25 3 75 450 6.00 6.00 agency just completed. An Semi-annual/unlimited 90.00 450.00 25 2 50 450 9.00 9.00 Environmental Impact Statement is Semi-annual/prepaid 15.00 75.00 25 1 25 450 18.00 18.00 much more comprehensive, she said. Annual combo/unlimited 380.00 930.00 Shapley said such a study will add more Annual combo/prepaid 50.00 140.00 7 time to the permitting process. Annual 50 350 100 0.29 3.00 3.29 Semi-annual combo/unlim. 230.00 • 650.00 Reduced 50 6 300 100 0.33 3.00 3.33 "A year to two years is not uncom- Semi-annual combo/prepaid 30.00 100.00 5 250 100 0.40 3.00 3.40 mon," he said. Fare 50 50 4 200 100 0.50 3.00 aso llofr Jess, refuge manager at J.N. 50 3 150 100 0.67 3.00 "Ding" Darling National Wildlife 50 2 100 100 1.00 3.00 3.67 Refuge, told the council that the Coast 50 1 50 100 2.00. 3.00 4.00 Guard study "was as poor as you can 5.00 get," and.that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Semi-ann'l 25 7 175 75 3.00 3.43 Service eeuld do nothing to block the Comments to USCG Reduced 25 6 150 75 0.50 3.00 3.50 permitting unless- it involved doing 5 75 0.60 harm to animals protected under the Boaters and county residents may submit Fare 25 135 3.00 3.60 navigational concerns or other comments 25 4 100 75 0.75 3.00 3.75 Environmental Species Act. 3 75 1.00 "If they had maintained the cjraw- associated with the replacement of the Sanibel 25 75 3.00 4.00 Causeway Bridge, in writing, to: 25 2 50 75 1.50 3.00 4.50 bridge we wouldn't be having this dis- 1 75 3.00 cussion today," Brown said. Commander T. 25 25 3.00 6.00 Shapley said that the Coast Guard Seventh Coast Guard District 909 S.E. First Aye. Note: $6.00 in the Total per trip column would signify the break-even point for would be very loose with the August 4 the particular program. comment deadline because the county Miami, Fl 33131 didn't make the report immediately available to the public. Those who wish may also forward their com- ments online to: "We will be very liberal in granting ; j%KllV ad hoc responses," he said. esmart @ d7.uscg.mil H BMHHH ONLY Public comment period ends Wednesday, m IIP August 4. Km EssS Ik Comfort That S-*hor efface'e Compares EURO COMFORT Only to the Island •w Sands.

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Last we ek 'S weather Global Warming and Sea Level Rise ately. If all the ice on Earth were to melt, the High By John F. Jones Low Rain Special to the Island Reporter sea level would rise by 200 to 320 feet. The elevation of most of the inhabited land on July 14 91 80 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from The Renaissance Academy of Florida Sanibel is about five to six feet. July 15 92 81 0.00 the morning of the day given to the fol- Gulf Coast University recently presented a Major geologic disasters aside, the rise July 16 89 82 0.53 lowing morning. three-evening course entitled "Global in sea level at this time is about 1.5 to 2mil- July 17 87 76 0.41 Warming and Sea Level Rise: A Global and limeters per year. That's about 80-thou- Local Perspective." As a scientist and engi- sandths of an inch per year. At that rate, it July 18 90 81 0.01 neer, I was most interested in finding out would take about 150 years to rise 12 inch- July 19 87 77 1.40 how this important issue is being presented es (not an insignificant amount). OK, so July 20 89 75 1.30 Source: Island Water Association to the public. What follows is my report and what's all the hoopla about? There are rea- some of my personal opinions drawn from sons to suspect that this rate of sea level rise experience. may be accelerating. Sanibel-Captiva Tides NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Over the past number of years the term The second presenter at the course was This information is furnished in the hope "Global Warming" has become to mean also the main instructor, Dan Trescott, prin- July 22- 28, 2004I that it will be useful, but without any warranty. different things to different people. As a cipal planner in charge of short and long Feet 3 political term it is often used to imply that range planning for the Southwest Florida 1 we, as inhabitants of this planet, have Regional Planning Council. Dan brought to .Tidai e. i |P caused this "dangerous and horrible" effect. our attention a table of "Estimated Sea 1 h-3ti 11 1 Range at ; Many scientists, unfortunately, see mone- Level Rise for Southwest Florida." This 0 if •JSI' J ill - '•»#!!!£•.•••• ii ill b: Bedfish •••Hiiii mmmmm•ii •• 1 tary value in pursuing studies to bolster this table of calculations is based on work done Si MH • • Pass FPi Sat Eliii Men T«« Thii opinion. by the Environmental Protection Agency. mm • On the other side there are classic-mind- Their statisticians and scientists suggest Sunrise 6:48 a 6:49 a 6:49 a 6:50 a 6:50 a 6:51 a 6:51 a ed scientists who believe that we do not that, in the same 150 years, there is a 1 per- Sunset 8:21 P 8:20 8:20 P 8:19 8:19 8:18 8:18 have enough information from a few hun- cent chance the sea level would rise about P P P P P dred years' of weather data and a few years' 97 inches, or a 50 percent probability the of ecological data to separate nature's rise would be 31 inches. Redfish Lo somewhat unpredictable path from The problem with numbers like these is Pass •m IS #! "mm '•;-*J =.••'/'•*-:>? it Mr mankind's apparently poor stewardship of that we are extrapolating from nearly a sin- this planet. Worse, extrapolating bad data to Lo 10:39 a 11:47 a 6:34 a 12:23 a 3:45 P 8:39 a 6:06 P gle point of data and guessing how high to thousands or hundreds of thousands of aim the line. There may be some validity to 'Mi& •••;*4'fi'i» %»- ^« -p- years in the future is terrible science. believe in higher rise numbers, but these Lo 11:27 p 11:56 P 7:21 P ^2:24 P What, then, is the real state of our Earth? values seem inflated and difficult to believe What is Global Warming? The course was from the little data we have. I'm concerned Punta Lo 12:39 a staffed by several very knowledgeable peo- that this information may be self-serving Rassa & <-< ple who were quite fair in presenting a sur- and too easily "cast in concrete." m 'Mm vey of the data as it is now known. The real Trescott showed us how the various Lo 10:34 a 11:42 a 6:29 a 12:18 a 3:40 P 8:34 a 6:01 P emphasis of the class was on sea level rise agencies are trying to work together to and its effect on us. A small amount of rise, make a reasonable plan that takes into Lo 11:22 P 11:51 P 7:16 P 2:19 P say a foot, could make a big change in account sea level rise vs. land development Sanibel's topography. protection. The entire subject is too compli- The first presenter, Tom Missimer, PhD, cated to discuss in this article, but in sum- Sanibel Lo PG, is a local geologist who specializes in mary, there now exists little ^protection for

Light Iff • 4:55* a- V-": ..« ••S-A'2 a- '9:09 •& groundwater science. He showed how sea property subject to' sea level rise. What can Lo 10:10 a 5:26 a 6:00 a 6:38 a' 7:22 a 5:04 p 6:07 P levels have changed over the past many be done, permitted, and insured to protect -Hi'-' >ti334 -a. - geologic eras and he provided insight into property in "eventual" jeopardy? That's the P P' P those natural processes that directly cause planning task. Lo 11:20 P 5:14 P 6:27 P 8:07 P the changes. Among those that affect sea The last presenter was Andy Tilton of level are: the volume of the ocean basins, Johnson Engineering. Andy described what Captiva Lo deposition of sediments, addition of "new" has been done on Sanibel to protect the (Outside) .... ; water (e.g., volcanism), glacial melting, and interior wetlands through the regulation of Hi- • AH% at '«• - 6:2-3 a 6i'f S a- deformation of the Earth's crust both by fresh water by use of weirs to maintain Lo 9:25 a 10:33 a ,;5:20 a. 2:31 P 7:25 a 4:52 P : hydro-isostatic processes and by plate tec- water levels, while not aggravating the &.. fr :3*as la- "av .-'-3:36: tonics. In addition, our sea levels and tides mosquito problem. He also pointed out that Lo 10:13 P 10:42 P 6:07 P 11:29 P are affected by Earth's orbit (eccentricity, protection of property, beaches, and the tilting, and slowing). like, is a function of regulatory processes There are also indirect effects, such as and of retrofitting existing property. those on our atmosphere that in turn can Properties often overlooked are those that change the temperature, the ultraviolet support the homes and businesses. If they island transparency, the magnetic field tiround our are to be protected from sea level rise, then Earth, etc. These secondary effects could so must the electric, telephone, water, and perhaps do: increase glacier melt rates; sewer, roads, police/fire, services. The pro- SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA desiccation (drying) of land areas with the tection cost to homeowners is not only the ^ , &mft el; #£,33957 lost moisture being precipitated into the mechanical -and physical barriers against oceans; and, increase the volume of seawa- the water, but also the cost of protecting the The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper :'• ter by thermal expansion. Don't forget cos- infrastructure. The class and instructors all of record, published each Thursday with mic rays: coronal mass ejections from the agreed that the places that get "saved" will more than 2,600 paid subscribers, and is sun (recently very active and very large. - be the ones where there is money to carry ?/ze primary news source for islanders. guaranteed "we" didn't cause that!), and out the plan. how many other vast energy sources in the Finally, is mankind's contribution to the Tonya Terri solar system? Global Warming equation. After consider- Squibb Blackmore Take into account the huge effects that a ing all of the huge energy processes dis- Group '- Sales meteor striking Earth could have (as has cussed above which affect Earth, and bear- Publisher • Manager ; happened numerous times in our geologic ing in mind that a single thunderstorm past): the heating of the local atmosphere to- going over Sanibel contains the energy of plasma temperatures, explosive displace- several nuclear bombs, it might seem that ment of land or water (causing tidal waves whatever man could do to devastate this of giant proportions), and dirt and dust monstrous energy engine we call Earth Advertising thrown into the atmosphere, obscuring the would be pretty insignificant — like ants at Deadlines sun and causing thousands of years of win- a picnic. That analogy has some merit, but ter. Earth's fragile crust would pulse and we cannot and should not mistreat our Shirlene ring like a bell while cracks would allow planet. Grasgreen continents to form and shift with resultant We don't have the answers yet. It's best Classified volcanic activity. to assume that we can do some damage and Subscriptions Renny Kevin ^Marguerite Apparently mankind has been and is liv- therefore, we need to be more careful about Severance Duffy : Burns (Schedule ing in a tiny slice of quiet time between our wastes. Pollution of air, earth and water Executive staff Writer *"'•• Real Estate ' Earth's more dynamic cycles..The question Editor <-•• J, Acct. Exec. changes) may not change the Earth, but it certainly is where? Are we in the middle of "good" can change us. Generation of carbon diox- Member • Florida Press Association geologic time, or are we on the edge of big, ide by burning of fossil fuels gets a bad rap, • Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce natural changes? I don't believe we really but science can't account for where half of Affiliate member • Board of Realtors know. it goes. Halofluorocarbons are tagged for FPA award-winning" newspaper First, I think we have to accept the fact "ruining" the ozone layer, but. we don't Joy Simpkins that Global Warming is real. Whether it is even know what the long-term normal Postal Information Production natural, caused by man, or a combination of cycles of the layer are. Periodical-rate postage paid at Sanibel M™naqer both is secondary to our understanding and In summary, this was a well worthwhile Jenny ; Amy Post Office, FL Burnham Fleming Postmaster: planning for the sea level rise that definite- class to attend. NolaTheiss did a superb job Staff Writer Staff Writer Send address changes to the ly is occurring of putting the course together for the Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 What are the worst possible effects of Renaissance Academy. The best news is Sanibel, FL 33957 those things we can calculate, those things that she hopes to have the course again that are logically possible to happen? If the when all our winter people are here. Watch Subscriptions major glaciers on the Antarctic ice shelf for the announcements. Mail delivery for 1 year — were to break loose and slide Into the sea, Remember to keep an open mind, to Florida taxes included: we could see a three to six foot rise in sea examine anything that is "certain," and that Lee County, $25 • U.S. or split. $31 level - everywhere in the world, immedi- it's not time for Chicken Little yet. .-•- ' ©2004 BREEZE CORP. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 3 5

One distinct benefit of the shift to a sewer neighborhood and on the streets? Are we system is the availability of 'gray water' doing all that we can to strike this balance? (highly treated effluent) that can be used for irrigation as a substitute for potable water. The state requirement to 'evaluate and Are there ways to increase the supply and appraise' our municipality's comprehen- Water Supply, Waste Water, Potable use of gray water, ways to effectively sive land use plan every seven years is Solid Waste and Storm Drainage water is gold in encourage conservation of potable water? most useful because it causes busy people to engage in the useful review of the many Seventh in a series of commentaries some countries; In February 2005, the City and certainly in Council will decide whether or not Sanibel ingredients that come together to make our . own will shift its solid waste hauling contract to Sanibel Sanibel. This EAR serves as By Carla Brooks Johnston, Southwest. join the county-wide hauling contract. 1) the vehicle for identifying the major Chair, Sanibel Planning Commission Might it That's a Council decision, not ours, but issues that will affect the quality of life become that adequate solid waste disposal is a compo- Do you ever take anything for granted? nent of the Sanibel Plan. Are there things on Sanibel in the decade ahead. Maybe the electricity we use — until the valuable here? that might be done, beyond the steps 2) the catalyst for updating and fine-tuning power goes off? How about the water we So far the IWA already taken, to provide better service or the language in the Plan that guides use? Here in Southwest Florida water seems deep well injec- to improve recycling efforts—things to how we adopt policies and ordinances. so plentiful. Is it? Similarly, isn't it great that tion system has Carla Brooks Johnston served us well. think about as we prepare for the next 3) the mechanism for hearing a wealth of the solid waste just 'goes away' when you hauling contract? leave it in front of your home? After a storm, It reaches down comments from the citizenry—some of do you remember to wear boots? Wouldn't some 3,000 feet to bring us fresh water. Only during hurricane season do we which may emerge as themes or lan- you rather just not have to deal with big pud- The current standard is to produce 300 gal- really grasp the fact that Sanibel's average guage in the updated Sanibel Plan, and dles? lons of potable water per equivalent resi- elevation is 4 feet above sea level—with others of which may simply be really the island's mountain peak at 13 feet above On July 27th, 2004 at City Hall at 9AM dential unit per day. The average Sanibel good ideas passed on to a city depart- residence consumes about 15,000 gallons sea level. Aside from hurricanes, our lush ment or a community organization to the Planning Commission moves on through tropical environment depends on the aver- the review the Evaluation and Appraisal per month. But things are changing and, in implement. April, 2003, one home alone used 350,000 age 42.3 inches a year of precipitation. It's Report (EAR) of the Sanibel Plan to address important to minimize groundwater runoff Please, come to the meeting or send an these topics. It's the 7th in our series of 12 gallons. Now the highest consumption is not for human use, but for irrigation. If our while maximizing the recharge of shallow email to the Planning Commission at san- hearings. Please come. Share your views. groundwater aquifers in order to protect [email protected] and to the City And—if you have time, come back at 2 PM appetite for water is unquenched, the sup- ply will need to be increased. Costs for the natural drainage features that keep the Council at [email protected]. The when the Commission holding a public island's vegetation and wildlife alive. island is at a crucial turning point. Your hearing about the proposal to move the clas- everyone will go up. The new sewer system is nearing com- And—while we're at it—isn't it desirable participation — or lack of it — will set the sic Sanibel landmark, the Old School not to have drainage problems in the priorities for Sanibel's future. House, to another location. pletion—a major step forward for Sanibel.

The installation of a Lee County the Council's chairman. Steve Steve Greenstein named Vice Chair of President's Council Council was a logical step, particularly Greenstein, Executive Director, Sanibel- International College to announce inaugural as the new Fort Myers campus inches Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, President's Council induction ceremony to be held July 29 closer to its scheduled April 2005 open- will act as Vice Chair. The full list of ing, explained International College members will be released on the morn- International College will announce Coral, and Sanibel. President Terry P. McMahan. The new ing of July 29. next week its inaugural Fort Myers An induction ceremony will be held Fort Myers campus will be located at International College is accredited by President's Council, which includes from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 29, at 4501 Colonial Boulevard, off Winkler the Commission on Colleges of the business, law enforcement and hospital The Club at Renaissance, 12821 Extension, within City limits. Southern Association of Colleges and representatives from Fort Myers, Cape Renaissance Way, in Fort Myers. The role of the new Council will be to Schools to award associate, bachelor's assist the College in building awareness, and master's degrees. Degree programs and development and fund-raising pro- are offered in 13 fields of study. jects through established relationships The College has campuses in Naples Optimist Road Rally Results with local business and community lead- and Fort Myers, a Sarasota learning site, ers. It also will be charged with partici- and locations on Edison Community MHP instead of MPH. The Optimist Club Road Rally, held each pating on various steering committees. College campuses in Fort Myers and year on Independence Day, has become an In second place came Wine Buggy, con- William Valenti, Sr., President and Punta Gorda. institution on Sanibel and Captiva, one sisting of Susan and Matther Wener with CEO, Florida Gulf Bank, will serve as eagerly anticipated by many, as well as an Sandy and Rudy Zahorchak. effective fund raiser for deserving causes. To Be Determined came in third made up As in past years, the club rewards those of Bill Mills, Betsy Williams, Charmaine teams finishing first, second, third and last. Weydon, and Jenny Smusz. This year was no exception and on The distinction of last fell to Forensic Thursday. July 15 rally organizers from the Duo Plus Two: Barbara and Hy Lans with club met at the Seafood Factory to honor Herb and Susan Rosenberg. those teams so recognized. The focus of the Optimist Club is upon First place went to a new team this year. youth and the local club uses road rally Driving Miss Crazy. Team members, funds to provide $1,000 per year to the Charlye Sue Burton, Ed Burton, Wendy Sanibel Recreation Center for Friday pizza PUBLIC NOTICE Harriman and Roy Gibson showed the best lunches for the kids. aptitude for solving the mysteries of the The club prides itself on keeping none of questionnaire devised by the Optimist Club, the money raised for itself, instead making PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING being among the very few. for example, to more than $5,000 available for scholarships. note correctly the traffic sign that reads 25

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Public participation is encouraged during the Sanibel Rec Center director Dave DeFonzo (left) receives a check from Optimist discussion of Water Supply (specifically Irrigation RandyCarson and Richard McCurry along with Kayla McCurry, Marta Mazess, Alaina Howard and Kelley McCurry (front). Use), Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste and Storm Drainage in preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Sanibel Plan. SUSAtt BLUEHS The Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the City's Health Care Services bulletin board. It can be obtained at the Planning Department for no charge or accessed on the City web site at www.mysanibcl.com after o 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Staff reports and A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT other materials related to the Planning Commission agenda are Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care available for $.15/pagc from the Planning Department. Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care Medication Management • Safety Management In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding Blood Pressure, Cardiac &: Pulmonary Management should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Services no later Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Colostomy & lleostomy Care than one day prior to the proceeding. Telephone (239) 472-3700 lor Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711 for assistance. Susan Bluehs, R.M. (239)472-3327 Lie. 3021 I 154 6 • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

To the Editor: So many problems for so small an island, and each of COMMENTARY them, according to one hyperbolic group or another, threatens our very existence. Or does it? You see, it's a An Open Letter to Lee County Commissioners: good thing that the canopy of Australian Pines may col- It is with humbleness Gentlemen - if the report on NBC-2 news on Monday, lapse any day now and permanently close Periwinkle. and pride that I accept the July 19 is correct, as year-round residents of Sanibel Because Australian pine wood becomes too hard to mandate of the people to Island, my wife and I want to register in the strongest saw after a few hours, the fallen pines may permanently enter into and serve a sec- terms possible our opposition to the proposed increases keep people from chancing the life-threatening bridge ond term as their Lee in the Sanibel causeway tolls (from 500 to $3 per cross- that spans our bay — that bay also, according to some County Board of County ing for LeeWay transponder users). We find such a six- group calling itself S.O.B. (whatever that means this Commissioners for District fold increase unconscionable and totally without justifi- week), needs saving, and having the pines close One. cation. Periwinkle might keep a few fallen cars from further By supporting a no Throughout the 17 years that my wife and I have fouling the water. The canopy collapse would be a good challenge to my candidacy owned property on Sanibel, we have been paying a toll to thing, but, alas, impractical. Welcome to paradise. policy, Republicans, cross the causeway - a portion of which we have always Well, this being Sanibel, the requisite first step for Democrats, and Indepen- understood was for the maintenance and eventual dealing with any real or imagined disaster is to form a dents, the citizens of Lee replacement of the present bridge structures. In addi- committee. A second will then form spontaneously and County, have all clearly tion, those of us living or owning property in Sanibel sue the first. When the process is working properly, stated their beliefs that I am doing what is right for Lee already pay substantially more per capita in Lee County things rapidly descend into name-calling, distortion, County, and that I should continue to serve, to benefit Property Taxes than does the average resident of the unfounded hyperbole, more name calling, character ALL of the people. I thank you all for your support, County. The proposed increase in causeway toll is noth- assassination, and countersuits — the halcyon charms of trust and confidence. ing more than a blatant additional penalty for those of us Island life. In some cultures it can, and usually does, con- My thanks go out to all the wonderful citizens of Lee resident in Sanibel. tribute to an expeditious, but totally unintended, out- County, who have encouraged me in my campaign, and We further find it insulting to the intelligence when it come. Usually, on Sanibel the basic process only takes a generously contributed their time, effort, and financial is suggested that a significant portion of the increase is couple of hours unless, of course, idiots outnumber dis- support on my behalf. The next four years will be chal- the result of legally-motivated construction delays on the tractions and necessitate a third committee. lenging, but I promise to continue my efforts on your replacement bridge structures. At a time when inflation What might work better would be for some nameless behalf; to promote Environmental Protection by bring- continues low (0.3 percent for the US economy in the sage to unilaterally and secretly assemble - but never, ing the Babcock Ranch into wilderness protection, to month of June), it is simply not credible that a delay of ever identify, or further qualify — the seven brightest work to keep Lee County the best place in Southwest even up to one year and associated legal fees could minds on Sanibel and have them solve all problems: Florida to live in by involving all facets of the commu- increase the cost of construction substantially and cer- Precisely the approach advocated by Councilman Dick nity in the program for Managed Growth; to work to tainly not more than the margin of error in the engineer- Walsh at a city council meeting about a month ago. keep taxes and fees as reasonable as possible; and to fur- ing and construction estimates that you already have in Apparently the committee has already been formed, ther the well-being of ALL of Lee County citizens. I hand. held secret meeting(s), and it sounds like Walsh knows look forward to continue working hard for you for the We urge you to take whatever steps are necessary to everything about it. I'd suggest that you call him, except next four years. Thank you again for your support. expeditiously replace the present bridge structures before he's "forgotten" who is on it. Nonetheless, Walsh (thank further significant deterioration can occur, but to do so in goodness we don't pay for this kind of advice) staunchly RobertR "Bob" Janes a manner that is cost efficient, environmentally responsi- recommends that everyone follow the nameless, faceless District #1 ble and has a minimal out-of-pocket impact on those of committee's advice with neither challenge nor question. I Lee County Board of County Commissioners us already burdened with the high County-imposed costs feel the same way about this letter, by the way. J for living on Sanibel Island. And, I can understand his position. You see, a usually reliable source has informed me that I am one of the fort from being able to share the councilman's amnesia Very truly yours, seven smartest, but I, too, have completely forgotten the and the idea that it isn't important to know. Michael J. & Theresa T. Baldwin meeting and who was there. Therefore, I take great com- What's distressing is that, because of the Sunshine Laws, it is apparent that only one of those seven great minds attending that secret meeting could possibly have been ov, the City Council or associated committees, and that an overwhelming majority of City Council and com- mittee minds are, therefore, known to be inferior. But then, the Mystery Magnificent Seven, although unelect- ed, will replace the lot. An interesting dilemma for the voters in an election year. At our next secret meeting I will (if 1 can remember it, of course) propose a single, simple answer: Follow this logic: 1) The bridge is in disrepair. It is worn out and must be fixed. 2) It would best be rebuilt using inde- structible material. 3) It. seems Australian pines, once felled, are indestructible. 4) Therefore we should solve two major problems simultaneously: Clear . the Periwinkle canopy while building the new bridge of Australian pine. And, since it makes just as much sense as everything else that's going on these days, let's call the project... (Drum roll optional) ... Span Our Bay. The beauty of anonymous unaccountable committees OUR PRICES ARE is, of course, that anyone can be the spokesman, and no one will know the difference, so for now I am signing off HOTTER THAN EVER! as: — Silly Old Bob (Wimbush) self-appointed spokesman for the island's. Mystery Magnificent Seven...

Perhaps I'll build a website and a line of "I'm the Smartest" tee shirts and the other six can contribute. We'll close membership at around 40.

To: Sanibel City Manager Judy Zimomra, Mayor Harrity and Councilmembers. 4 PIECE WICKER SLEEPER SOFAS BEAUTIFUL RATTAN cc: Reporter Kevin Duffy. BEDROOM SET FULL SIZE DINING SERes-T Information Sources: "Florida Environmental and Reg. $549 '' ' Urban Issues - An Island Acts to Save Itself by Aileen Includes: Beautiful 6 Drawer QUEEN SIZE Includes: 4 arm chairs Lotz — Florida Atlantic University April 1975; "The Dresser, Mirror, Queen & 45" Bevel Glass w/ Base $499 Headboard, Nightstand, Sanibel Report" by John Clark — The Conservation Glass Tops Available, Off White & Antique Tea Foundation Washington, D.C. November 1976; "The Whitewash, Tea White or Natural * Prior Sales Excluded Birth of a City, Sanibel" by its 'Mother' Aileen Robertz Lotz 1999. SAVE MORE! SHAW CARPET W/PAD CONDO PACKAGE SPECIAL: BUY $5,000 Take Additional 10% Off $19/yd. Installed! The Island Reporter incorrectly states" 7/15/04 that "the Sanibel Plan is intended to allow for development NEXT DAY within the guidelines of the island's Vision Statement, HOT MATTRESS which calls for man and wildlife living in harmony." FAST FREE DELIVERY! Kevin Duffy further incorrectly reports that "Sanibel's SPECIALS plan hasn't been scrutinized since the early 1990s." TWIN FULL QUEEN KING Sanibel Island is part of the environmental history of GOOD! Reg.$349 Reg.S499 Reg.$699 the United States. Early history of the 11,000 acre Gulf ' 5 Year Warranty $269 $359 $399 $559 Coast island begins with a sequence of uses, particularly BodyWorks MON-FRI9-6 SAT. 9-5 SUN. 12-4 Gladiolus of the natural systems and beaches, to sustain human set- BETTER Reg.S599 Reg.$799 Reg.$1099 15631 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers tlement. Sanibel residents, seeing the beginnings of over- lOYoaT •URNITURE Warranty WORLD development, rallied for "Home Rule," hired lobbyist & Simmons $499 $569 $599 $899 Beaulyrest 489-3311 charter drafting consultant Aileen Lotz January 1974. BEST Reg.$1099 Reg.$1199 Reg.$1249 Reg.$1849 CONVENIENT LOCATION 15 Year The resulting municipality 30 years ago elected Mayor Warranty FROM SANIBEL & FT. MYERS BEACH Restoriic $819 '1419 Porter Goss, initiated the SANIBEL PLAN, a process Pillow Top $949$999 Ktt • www.furniture-world.net • that became the Sanibel Comprehensive Land Use Plan SERVING LEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 15 YEARS (CLUP)July 19, 1976. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • 7

The Sanibel Land Use Code (LDC) Council, led then by current County but rehab the bridge. Building spans is up city council at the next election. 1985 was drafted by land use law expert Commissioner Bob Janes, and Lee to the county. The delaying action, and REALITY: Though a donor, I am not a Dick Downes following guidelines of the County created the Sanibel Causeway any dire concomitant consequences, are SOB officer or board member, nor do I 1976 Sanibel CLUP. PD&E Citizen's Study Group (SCG). caused by the county, not the city or SOB donate or belong to COTI (Committee of "The Vision Statement" drafted 1996 Using the County's own testimony, SCG lawsuits. The county should have begun the Islands). But I did sign the petition for after public hearings and written by a recommended rehabilitating all three work on the Causeway spans as recom- changes to the Sanibel City Charter. planning consultant firm hired by the City, bridges, just as the County's own experts mended by the State in 2001. The county Because COTI and SOB leaders want to is only an introductory part of the 1997 FL recommended. Lee County partially chose to withhold maintenance. The give control of the city to all the voters State mandated land use plan revision. endorsed SGC's report — saving the bridge and the spans naturally deteriorat- who will then choose the future of Sanibel The Sanibel Comprehensive Land Use Causeway islands, rehabilitating the ed. Then the county claimed an emer- through referenda on a few major issues. Plan (CLUP) updated, re-named SANI- drawbridge, but replacing the two span gency state existed. I know of no Sanibel The alternative is to forfeit those issues to BEL PLAN in 1997, is the document bridges. The County was never open to City Council member, acting individually a few elected City Councilpersons, recog- guiding the City planners for development the idea of replacing the drawbridge with or in concert with the others, who acted to nizing that pro-development forces have according to historically described eco- any other drawbridge. delay making the Causeway safe. vowed to take over City Council. And if logical zones, to protect the natural envi- LASWELL: When Bob Janes was Had the county started the rehab and they do, those are the folks who can widen ronment, economic and scenic resources. elected to the county board of commis- replacement process three years ago, there the roads and build tall, dense develop- sioners, most islander breathed a sigh of would have been no "near collapse" (I ments. That would be tyranny by the — Hazel Schuller relief. The causeway islands and the draw- don't know what Mr. Laswell meant by minority. Sanibel bridge, albeit a new bridge, seemed "near collapse." No official has ever used that hysterical phrase) of bridge sections. LASWELL: The SOBs believe that the secure. Unfortunately, Janes' promotion sky bridge will attract commercial ship- left a new group in charge at city hail. New construction materials costs would have locked in at the prices of three years ping and will hamper evacuation before a To the Editor REALITY: The 2002 Interlocal ago. hurricane. My apologies for this lengthy response Agreement between Sanibel and Lee Because our property assessments on REALITY: I don't believe the sky to the letter of Bob Laswell (Island County adopted their experts' recommen- Sanibel increase every year, I am unaware bridge will attract "commercial shipping" Reporter, June 17, 2004) regarding the dations of rehabbing the drawbridge and of "damaged" real estate values. Have but it will accommodate boats of double Sanibel Causeway and Save Our Bay, rebuilding the other two bridges. So new property values declined, vacancies mush- the gross tonnage. So why is Lee County Inc.(SOB). The length is dictated by (1) spans would be built, the drawbridge roomed or rents collapsed? No harm to insistent on increasing the span beneath Mr. Laswell's long (702-words) piece would be rehabilitated and Sanibel would businesses and costs to city and individu- the bridge by 22 percent. which was peppered with inaccuracies get 21 percent of the net tolls. It was then als would have occurred if the county took As for hurricane evacuation, I quote and (2) the fact that Mr. Laswell twice ran that Lee County sprung the "new" bridge action three years ago. from SOB's website "during Hurricane for Sanibel City Council but lost. Mr. Laswell alluded to. My Sanibel business, a licensed invest- Andrew, the Sanibel bridges stayed open Laswell needs to be factual with Sanibel A 70-foot high fixed-span bridge is ment advisory, has suffered since day one. while the 55-foot high bridges to Cape voters should he run again. expected to dump a non-interrupted Clients refuse to come to see me during Coral and Fort Myers Beach closed." By Following are Mr. Laswell's words and stream of up to 18,070 cars onto Sanibel season because of the traffic — on the the way, the SOB website (saveourbay what really happened. each day. Sanibel roadways can handle Sanibel roadways — not over the bridge. .com) is a good place for facts on the 9,000 cars a day. The extreme jams during The rest of the county ought to be con- Causeway issue. LASWELL: What newer Sanibelians season are caused-by 13,000 a day. fused by Sanibel's actions but not disdain- PERSONAL NOTE: Mr. Laswell start- need is a bit of a history lesson. In the Imagine an additional 5,000 cars a day. ful or dismissive. The rest of the county ed his letter with a quote from the iconic beginning, Lee County planned to build a To handle 18,070 cars a day, a Lee doesn't know that Lee County is making Charles LeBuff, presumably a fellow single span fixed bridge from Punta Rassa County report suggests "new emphasis on outrageous profits on the tollway bridges. environmentalist of Mr. Laswell. Or per- to Sanibel and remove both causeway public transportation (to) reduce gridlock That illegal practice needs to stop. People haps not, given Mr. Laswell's advocacy. I islands. Opposition to that plan was wide- during the tourist season." That's it. One ask me why Lee County is shoving a end my letter with a quote from a fellow spread. The city council, lead by then sentence. No mention of the kinds of pub- bridge down the throats of Sanibelians. I Republican, Abraham Lincoln: "I am a mayor Bob Janes, worked with the county lic transportation, who will pay for it or respond that our little drawbridge nets a firm believer in the people. If given the to establish a select committee, the major- whether it would be effective to reduce measly profit of $5 million a year while truth, they can be depended upon to meet ity of which was appointed by city coun- traffic. the fixed span bridges of Cape Coral each any national crises. The great point is to cil, to study the issue along with the coun- net $9 million a year. Understandably, Lee ty's consultants. LASWELL: Compromise was not in bring them the real facts." their lexicon. Vowing that only rehabilita- County would like to snag $9 million REALITY: In 1988, Lee County from the Sanibel bridge, too. tion of the existing bridges was accept- — Carl Reinhoid planned a single fixed-span bridge from able, those people have fought a desper- LASWELL: This same group is now Sanibel Punta Rassa to Sanibel. Sanibel City ate, selfish delaying action that has result- the leadership at COTI and SOB; they Council agreed, 5-0. A group of Sanibel ed in: the near collapse of two bridge sec- plan to ask you to give them control of the women started the original SOB group tions, escalation of the cost of the pro- and forced Lee County to abandon its posed construction to nearly $100 million, plan. Janes was not mayor then. damaged real estate values on the island, LASWELL: County officials were serious economic harm to the business quite open to the idea of replacing the community, increased cost of city services drawbridge with another, slightly taller, and private costs of living, the certainty of a 70 foot tall bridge, the rest of the coun- drawbridge. At this special instant in time, ty regarding Sanibel with confusion, dis- Lee County was willing to make a reason- dain, and dismissal. able political compromise: keep the causeway islands, but replace the bridges REALITY: While the SGC recom- with similar structures. mended rehabilitating all three bridges, NOTICE OF VACANCY REALITY: In 2000, the Sanibel City SOB compromised: build two new spans ON THE SANIBEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' Where's the Beach? RETIREMENT TRUST FUND

The Sanibel Board of Trustees of the Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund is Three bedroom, three bath, turnkey soliciting applicants to fill a position on the pool home on a private street with beach access. $70 K rental income. Board. The term begins October 1, 2004 and $1,275,000 expires September 30, 2006. If you are interested, please submit a resume, outlining your previous COLDWELL BANKER experience, to the office of the City Manager, CallTohn& DeniceTocbn 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida 33957, no Phone239/472'3121«TollFree800/232'6D04 1 N I V R N \ I 1 O N A 1 [I'mail:[email protected] later than August 9th. 2004. Applicants are www.wesellsanibellcaptiva.com Coiilu^l N.ink\ r Ki M,1I in 1.1! Ri .ii l^ntc requested to appear at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for August 11th, ' ~* Dine Dockside and Enjoy Mouthwatering Delights irom the Sea 2004, at 2P.M. at MacKenzie Hall. Applicants It Doesn't Get Any Fresher! must be willing to fill out the state required Gramma Dot's II yearly financial disclosure forms. Seaside Saloon 1 If you have any questions or would like further VVinnor of I -4 Task of ihf information, please call the office of the City Serving Islands "Awards" Lunch I l:'il).v\l Our kiUs! win for Manager at 472-3700. Dinner 1-OH I'M "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE «M^ AWARD' kike f>Hl V..ill.il)lc A Vmre in T 1-/-11/1/ Sdniiiei Marina 4 years /n a IOW 634 N> Yachtsman 472-8138 Come See Why! Sanibei, FL 8 • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

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for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort ANYBODY presented by the Off Beach THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the Myers. Featuring award winning Florida Players, Periwinkle Playhouse 2200 Sanibel Community Church. JBibles, ARTS FOR ACT PREVIEW at the Bob Artists. Show runs through July 30. Periwinkle Way. Through July 24. books, music, gifts. Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 Rauschenberg Gallery at ' Edison 939-2787 $15/$5 472-0324 p.m., Sunday 9 - noon. College. More than 180 pieces of art to • TICKETS ON SALE FOR ARTS FOR BROADWAY PALM CHILDRENS' TARPON SAY EXPLORERS is offer- choose from. Poster "Cathedral," by fea- - ACT AUCTION, event to take place THEATRE presents Pinocchio, July 16 ing naturalist led tours on the Tarpon tured artist Judy Smith will go on sale. , August 21, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the — Aug. 7. Lunch and show $14, 278- Bay portion of the 'Ding' Darling Through August 19. Harborside Convention Center. Featured 4422. National Wildlife Refuge for birders, RED, WHITE OR BLUE at the Arts for artist is Judy Smith. $75 advance, $85 at AUDITIONS for sidewalk performers naturalists, and curious people who ACT Gallery, 2265 First St, downtown. the door. Tables available, call (239) for downtown Fort Myers. Musicians, enjoy being on the water and learning Original art, fine crafts. Show runs 939-2553. jugglers, etc. for Friday/Saturday night from an experienced naturalist. Call for through August 4. entertainment. Call Fort Myers Main St. reservations for all activities. 472-8900 SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE at BIG Arts, office at 332-6680 or Downtown Guided ^trail tour by canoe and kayak Summer Show throughout the summer On stage Redevelopment at 332-6813.- atM):30 ajn, daily. 472-8900. season. More than 150 members present • GREASE aflie Broadway Palm June 10 Sunset Paddles tour Monday, their latest work. - Aug. 14. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Wednesday, Friday, 6 p.m. Toor is about SANIBEL LIBRARY San-Cap Art Myers. 278-4422. 2 1/2 hours; League members show. • FOOLS, part of a summer of Neil Simon Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 pas- SUMMER MEMBERS' SHOW at the at the Florida Rep, in the historic Arcade senger pontoon boat departs at 11a.m., 1 Fort Myers Beach Art Assoc. corner of Theatre downtown Fort Myers. Directed SUMMER HOURS AT THE HISTOR- p.m., tour is approx. 90 minutes. Donora and Shell Mound Blvd., FMB. by Bob Cacioppo July 9 - Aug. 1 . 332- ICAL MUSEUM Open half days, Everglades Day Tour all day Tuesday, Open Weds and Thurs 9-1.. 4665 Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 950 Dunlop Rd. 472-4648. Thursday, Saturday, meet at 8 a.m., PURE LINE WINNERS at the Alliance • A LITTLE MURDER NEVER HURT return around 6:30 p.m. Includes air boat

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ride, swamp buggy tour, and more. Call in the area. For more info, call 332-8191 $4 per session, open to all artists. Model for reservations. 472-0101. • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. provided. 472-5267. Wednesday 28 Touch Tank Exploration at 11a.m., 1p.m. Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE and 3 p.m. Program approx. Vi hour. a.m.-11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- AMERICAN LEGION Every Tuesday • ALZHEIMERS CARE GIVERS SUP- Evening cruise at 6 p.m. These tours 2173. evening 7:30 pm. to closing. San-Cap PORT GROUP meeting, Westminster also include a visit to the touch tank. • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities for Rd. at mile marker 3. 472-9979. Presbyterian Church, 9065 Ligon Ct. Tour is approx. 2 hours. two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. YOGA CLASSES AT CASA YBEL "Tai Chi: The Five Minute Vacation" Breakfast cruise 9 a.m. Tuesday and 472-2483 RESORT Murari Brian Healy will begin 9:45 a.m. 437-3007 Thursday. 90 min., includes coffee, • KWLF stories, activities, games, for teaching two new ongoing yoga classes fEvery week juice, and pastry. Also includes visit to ages thru third grade at the Sanibel at Casa Ybel Resort on Tuesday morn- the touch tank. ings, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. This is an outdoor • LUNCHEON SEMINARS at the library. 3 p.m. 472-2482 Sanibel Community Association, 2173 Kayak/canoe rentals daily 8 a.m. — 6 class and will be held on the lawn over- looking the gulf in front of the Thistle Periwinkle Way. Self-help seminars led p.m., last rental goes out at 4 p.m. Coming soon by Vicki Ashton, Wednesdays from July Motorized 20' pontoons available for • KAYAK WITH THE SCCF around Lodge restaurant on the grounds of Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 West Gulf Dr. 21- September 8, 11:30 - 1 p.m. Island rental, holds 8 people. 472-8900 Buck Key, in Pine Island Sound. No Cow to cater. Per seminar: $16/mera- TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE kayaking experience necessary, leaves at Beginner friendly, cost is $12 per class. FORT MYERS SWING DANCE bers, $17/non-members, or preregister Monday — Thursday, 10 a.m., 11:30, 9:30 a.m. $35/ person, guided tour. July all eight weeks $120/members. a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. 30. Reservations 472-2329 SOCIETY meets every Tuesday at Ron Dao's Sports Bar in Ft. Myers, 15320 $128/non-raembers. 472-2173 Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m., 1 p.m., • YOGA WITH DR SUSAN PATAKY. 4 p.m. Wildlife Drive is now open from McGregor Blvd. Free lessons 8:30 - 9 p.m. No cover. 239/851-7354 Sanibel Fitness Center on Rabbit Road. 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday through All levels, noon - 1 p.m. $12 466-1558 Thursday, changing to 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 Saturday 24 • BOOKWORMS at the Sanibel Library, p.m. in August. Wildlife Drive is closed • AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, for children ages 3-5 years. 10 a.m. on Friday. Reservations, 472-1351 Southwest Florida Chapter, meets at the 472-2483 SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE Lee County Extension Service in Terry BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay Park. "Heirloom Sewing the Martha Explorers have started up free lunchtime Pullen Way" July 24, 12:30 - 3 p.m. talks beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. Dues are $40/year. 458-2858. 3rd Annual Doggie Wash on the observation deck overlooking the most beautiful setting on Sanibel and fEvery week The Humane Society of Lee County • Special guest appearance by McGruff last about half an hour. will be hosting its 3rd Annual Doggie the Crime Dog. • VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of Wash, sponsored by Bill Smith Topics include Calusa Cafe, manatees, Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. • Canine agility and flyball demonstra- dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alligators. Appliances on Saturday, August 7, 2004 tions provided by K-9s Come J st. Inc. 472-1100x222. from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Waggin Tails Dog Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guid- • Dennis Riley of Riley Artworks will be north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Pak at Rotary Park in Cape Coral (5505 on hand to do caricatures of people and ed tour of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 Rose Garden Road). It will be a fun-filled Call for reservations for all activities. a.m. RSVP 472-1100x222. their pets. 472-8900 day at the park for dogs and their families. • MINDFUL YOGA AT BIG ARTS with • A raffle drawing for some great prizes FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA, 2173 • Dog baths - $5 for small dogs (15 lbs. for the pooches and their parents. Brian Healy, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. and less), $8 for medium dogs (16 lbs. Periwinkle Way. Low .impact aerobics, Open to public, beginners welcome. • Dogs and cats from the shelter will be - 50 lbs.) and $10 for large dogs (51 lbs available for adoption. It. weight training. Mon, Wed. Fri.. 9:15 $12. and up). Pampered Pup and A Dog's - 10:30 a.m. $8. 267-3092. Day Out will be on hand to bathe and • Boxed lunches will be sold and served ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Coming soon groom the pooches. by Jason's Deli, another sponsor for Cruises; dolphin watch, sunset cruises • GULF COAST WRITERS ASSOC, this event. and more on board power catamarans. • Special "goodie bags" that have been with Martha Jeffers, the "Grammar donated by PetSmart will be given to All proceeds will benefit the Humane Canoe and kayak tours; guided or self Granny." Beacon Executive Suites, Society of Lee County. The Adoption guided. Walk the Boardwalk; free nature the first 100 dogs that are signed up for 8359 Beacon Blvd, Fort Myers. 10 a.m, a bath. Center at the Humane Society is open tour of mile-long boardwalk at Port July 30. (239)418-0674. Monday through Sunday from 11:00 am Sanibel Marina, Monday, Wednesday. • A barkini/tropical shirt contest - dress to 4:00 pm Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. your doggie up in their finest beach- The Humane Society always needs CAPTIVA CRUISES offers a variety of wear. There is a $2 entry fee. Prizes will paper towels, newspapers, blankets, cloth cruises and sailing charters, all departing Sunday 25 be given for the tiniest bikini, most col- towels, cat litter, laundry soap, dog and cat from South Seas Resort. Call 472-5300 orful shirt and best overall. Local food, kitty and puppy food, bleach and for reservations and information. celebrities to judge the contest, includ- household cleaners such as Pine Sol and fEvery wee£ ing Krista Fogelsong from FOX 4 Windex. Donations of these items can be Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE News and Dave Alexander from 96.9 Cruises— daily 4 p.m. 1 1/2 tour. brought to the Doggie Wash the day of the guided tours.10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 WINK Radio. event or can be dropped off at the Narrated by SCCF docents $20/adults, per vehicle. • Micro-chipping for only $20. Adoption Center during hours of opera- $10/kids 4 - 12, 3 and under are free. tion. Island Beach & Shelling — 9 a.m. and 1 • Tabletop displays by local sponsoring vendors, including Academy Kennels, For more information about the doggie p.m. 3 hour trip to Cayo Costa. Little Paws Dog Bakery, Pet wash, please contact Kristin Scholz at Cabbage Key or Useppa — 10:30 a.m., Monday 26 Supermarket and South Paws In-Home 246-4328 or Gina Vaughn at 549-4766. 3:30 p.m. Every week Pet Care. • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 Library Way. $2 members, $4 non-mem- Thursday 22 bers. No partner needed all levels wel- • PAINT OUT with the San-Cap Art come. 472-5743. South Seas Resort League, 9 a.m. - noon, bring lunch and a • SHELLCRAFTERS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. chair. July 22 — Lighthouse Restaurant every Monday at the Community House Lands End at Port Sanibel; July 29 —- Punta Rassa on Periwinkle. JL Fishing. 472-1850 • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for 2BR Villa is perfectly posi- Fred Newman children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 tioned to offer views across & a.m. Mon/Wed. 472-2483 the 3rd fairway to Pine Island Vicki Panico week • SMALL WONDERS stories for chil- Sound. Completely remod- Realtors TURTLE'TRACKS at the .Sanibel - dren birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 eled, large community pool, Captiva Conservation Foundation's p.m. Mon/Tue 472-2483 fitness room & tennis courts. Nature Center at 9 a.m. Interpretive pro- • YOUTH PROGRAM for 4th - 8th gram on the life cycle of the sea turtles grades at the Sanibel Library, 3 p.m. $1,240,000 that make their home on the islands. $3 472-2483 COLDWELL adults/ kids free. $2 for parking at the • STORY TIME for all ages at the Sanibel Call Today! BANKER beach. 472-2329. Newman/?/«^f l'honc: 2 !9,472-1121 Library, 6:30 p.m. -j-| . fWi loll Tra-: 800 2*2 6004 YOGA WITH DR SUSAN PATAKY at I N TLRN \ I III N \ I.' • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE has ranicn LA A

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Paid Advertisement Air Smart Consulting People's Choice LET'S TALK Amendment Petition Signup REAL ESTATE 839-6991 Tom Gilhooley. President of COTI, Committee of Free Indoor Air Evaluation the Islands, announced there will be another opportu- Presented by nity for Sanibel citizens to sign on to the amendment Margie Davison petition drive that will prevent overdevelopment of Sanibel. It will be held at the Sanibel Community WHY THE LUXURY HOME MARKET IS STRONG Center from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28. The luxury home market has flourished in the rich Many citizens do not realize that our most basic climate of the latest real estate expansion. Nationwide, Turtle Totals safeguards in the Sanibel Plan and the Land real estate professionals have reported a significant rise in Development Code are only in City Ordinances and luxury home sales in 2003. Here's why this segment of the national housing market is enjoying such an active period. 2004 Season therefore can be changed or repealed by a single vote Homeowners who have built'up equity in their primary of the City Council. residential property are moving into the luxury category False The amendments proposed will prevent any by purchasing vacation homes in resort destinations or July 19, 2004 Nests Crawls Council with a pro-development agenda next month "buying up" to homes in better locations vvilh improved or in the years to come from swiftly changing the amenities. In 2003, the largest quantity of luxury East End, Sanibel 31 81 Sanibel we know and love today. How will we be properties sold in the SI million to S5 million range—the entry level of luxury home ownership. West End 139 284 protected? Under the proposed Charter Amendments Luxury properties don't grow on trees, either. 1'he Captiva 62 _62 any changes to several key land use restrictions, and inventory aid selection of homes is limited in most parts 232 427 any effort to weaken the Planning Commission can of the country, with the notable exception of California take effect ONLY WITH VOTER APPROVAL. and Florida, which offer a relative abundance of ocean The amendments cover density, building height, front homes priced in the millions. With a recovering Totals this time last year: economy supported by affluent baby-boomers, the restrictions on maximum area of lot to be developed, demand for luxury homes will only increase. East End, Sanibel 30 83 roadway "expansion" and provisions for a strong, West End 151 203 independent Planning Commission. The Charter MrtrgiV spci'ialtzi'* in Sanibcl. Capti\a amt I'I. Mvci.s teal Amendments wiLl be placed on the March 1, 2005 cilatc. Slic was named Realtor oj the Year In Sanihel and (..aptha Captiva U8 _91 ASSM. oj Realtors in 2000 and 2002. I lei new book, 'I low To City Council election ballot for voter action. For fur- Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal—South Florida 299 377 ther information about COTI, phone Jill Dillon at Edition" is must reading if you are thinking oj buying or selling. Hatches to Date: 395-1136 or email [email protected]. or go to Call Margie at PMR 472-1511, or e-mail her at [email protected]. East End 2 West End 18 Captiva 14 www.COTl.org. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • 11 Auction preview draws crowds By Amy Fleming in the auction, with each donating an orig- Staff Writer inal work. Other internationally known artists haye followed suit, with original Sanibel kids make South Fort Myers All Stars If the crowds at Friday's auction pre- works by such art world luminaries as view were any indication, this should be James Rosenquist and Ellsworth Kelly. another banner year for the Abuse This year's featured artist is Judy Smith, Counseling and Treatment's annual art whose painting "Cathedral" was selected auction. as the signature piece for the auction. Other Since the late 1980's ACT has held an items of interest that will be going on the auction to raise funds for victims of domes- auction block include a 1969 photograph tic and sexual abuse, helping to cover costs of the late _ Johnny Cash, donated by of maintaining a 24-hour hot line, plus pro- Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills, Nash and viding food, shelter and counseling. Over Young, and a woodblock print by Richard the years, the auction has grown into an Tuttle, courtesy of Universal Limited Art annual gala event, beginning with an auc- Editions, Inc. tion preview held at Edison College, and The preview show, voice auction selec- culminating in a celebrity hosted evening at tion, runs at Edison College's Bob the Harborside Convention Center. At first, Rauschenberg Gallery through August 3, the Arts for ACT auction was primarily a before moving to Wachovia, 2201 Second local event. Now, it draws guests from all Street, August 5 through 19. The silent over the state. auction selection will continue on display Artists Robert Rauschenberg and Darryl at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery through Pottorf have been among the driving forces August 19. 11 Year Old Florida Section 6 All Stars Team, left to right.... Tyler Sullivan, Tyler Lecky, Luke Smith, Devon Sanibel Captiva Huff, Danny Saez, Graham Cory, Sam Toops, Danny Brown, Thomas Farley, Max Stallwood, Casey Gibson, Hudson Boyd, Rusty Thomas...... with a few coaches and parents mixed in for the celebration. Pictorial B.C. (Before Causeway) History Book Revised Edition

Photos by by Chris Brown (Fort Myers High Student) The Sanibel School's Tyler Lecky (#18) and Danny Brown (#27) both make contact during the first of two tournament games.

Meeting the steamer Gladys at Andy Rosse's dock on Captiva in 1920. Steamers preceded the ferries that later brought cars to the islands. Islanders help Danforth celebrate 90 years THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION FEINTING Over 100 friends from Sanibel and all over the country came together at the Sanibel Community Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style alive Center on Sunday, July 18 to share in Louise only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the opportunity, Danforth's 90th birthday party. to safeguard the history of our people through photographs from Activities included a ride on a Harley and a our files and those submitted by our neighbors. "This is Your Life" musical tribute directed by Sanibel's own J.T. Smith. - Louise is an active member and docent of the This 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs such as the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, City of Sanibel one above submitted by a neighbor, will be of library quality, Historical Museum and a volunteer/benefac- printed on archival papelr and bound with a beautiful hard cover. tor/member of the Old Schoolhouse Theater Foundation. She is also an avid shell collector and conchologist. Pick up your copy at the Island At the party, Louise zestfully stated, "this is the best 90th birthday party I ever had!" Reporter office or send in completed order blank to receive your copy by mail. ACT Clip this coupon and return with your order Today! j| Please enter my order for: '- -' 1 NAME copy(s) of A Pictorial I 1 History of Sanibel Island, STRF.FT APT. NO, 8Florida,® $40.00. 11 am enclosing payment in full. flTY STATE ZIP I Please mail my book(s) to I the address at right. I have enclosed an additional $5.00 PHONF for each book to be shipped. MAIL TO: s/ island y REPORTER _ Charge American Express/ 1 In "The Village" 2340 Periwinkle Way :• Discover/Visa/Master Card 'Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Photos by Roy Gibson || Exp. Date • (239)-472-1587 Fax (239) 472-8398 Louise Danforth tests out the passenger seat of Ron Melvin's Harley for a possible Make checks payable to Island Reporter birthday ride. The day also included a coiffure at Island Winds by Melvin's husband _ -J Jeannie. 12 • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

leaving behind telltale squiggly lines mark- ing their excursion. While not necessarily LlESURE LIFE harmful to the general health of a plant, the miners certainly will make individual leaves look pretty bad. Here are three low-growing in Florida. Find a place in your Pesticides won't help. Instead, go to border plants to try yard that gets full sun part of the your neighborhood garden center and day and shade part of the day. find an appropriate horticultural oil, Dear Ron: I am looking for The sun helps promote bloom- which you spray on the undersides of the some plants that would make ing; the shade keeps the leaves leaves. The oil interferes with the egg- good low-growing hedges or green and healthy. Plant it in laying cycle of the moth that produces the screens ~ not for privacy, but as a well-drained soil. larval leaf miners. nice border around one area of Regretfully, the gardenia my yard. Any ideas? blooms for only a brief period, Landscape consultant Ron Sympson pub- — John Walker, Fort Myers usually sometime between April lishes "Florida Garden magazine" ($39.95 and June. But it's worth the annually; $11.95, single issue) and "250 Dear John: Here are three wait, because its wonderful fra- Most-Asked Florida Gardening Questions" plants for you to consider: grance is remarkable. And to ($12.50). To ask a question or place an order, best enjoy it, plant your garde- go online at www.TheFloridaGarden. com; Indian hawthorn send an e-mail to [email protected]; (Rhaphiolepis indica) "" This nia tree in an area where its wafting fragrance can be or write to P.O. Box 24563, Fort Lauderdale, beautiful plant with its small Island Firecracker FL 33307-24563. rounded leaves rarely grows enjoyed throughout your gar- taller than three feet and it Gardening den. makes an excellent low for- Ron Sympson Dig a planting hole that is mal hedge. As a bonus, its twice as wide as. but no deeper g than, the container. Enrich the New Arts & Attractions Fund white to pale-pink flowers are quite Ira- soil with peat moss and composted cow grant and a favorite of nectar-seeking but- manure to ensure good drainage and to help terflies. acidify the soil. Native to China, the Indian hawthorn To protect against nematodes, maintain gives $141,000 to local agencies does best in full sun to part shade and is moisture and regulate soil temperature, adaptable to all Florida hardiness zones. By Amy Fleming apply a thick layer of shredded mulch Staff Writer It is highly salt-tolerant, making it a good around the gardenia tree — but make sure it choice for the beachfront. is kept away from the stem. * Dwarf ixora (Ixora coccinea cultivar) — Twenty one local organizations, While the gardenia is rarely affected by including four from Sanibel. got a big This miniature variety of the popular disease, it is a frequent target of such com- ixora usually maxes out at about 2 feet. financial boost last Monday from the mon garden pests as whiteilies, aphids and newly established Arts & Attractions Because of its tiny leaves that grow scales. You'll know the plane has been densely, it makes a great low border Fund, a money pool designed to provide infested if you see a black film on the a steady source of much needed funds for plant. Flower color choices include pink, leaves; it is sooty mold, a fungus that grows red, orange and yellow. area attractions and organiziitions. Grants on the honeydew-like secretions of the were designated for marketing and oper- The ixora is native to southern Asia and insects. If that happens, spray your plant ations use, and ranged from $2,500 to adaptable to Florida hardiness zones 9B- with Organocide, which is an emulsion of $10,000. 11. It is slightly salt-tolerant. fish and sesame seed oils. Avoid using soap The Sanibel grantees are the Bailey- * Firecracker plant (Russelia equiseti- on your gardenia, because it can scorch the Matthews Shell Museum, awarded formis) — While its loose, weeping leaves. 55,000, BIG ARTS, awarded $6,500, Gulf foliage does not make it a good candidate Fertilize it every other month from Coast Symphony Orchestra, awarded as a close-clipped hedge, it does make a March through October, using a quality 56,000. and the Sanibel Music Festival, Photo by Amy Fleming nice year-round perimeter plant. Rarely palm fertilizer which contains manganese, awarded 58,000. Jose Leal and Liz Fowler iron and magnesium. After the gardenia has exceeding four feet in height, its bright- The fund stems from a partnership with social service organizations for red tubular flowers resemble tiny fire- finished blooming, you can trim it back — between the Alliance for the Arts, the but never by more than one-quarter at a shrinking funds. crackers — hence, its common name. Bireley Foundation, Lee County Tourist "This is just delightful," said Jose The firecracker plant is native to tropical time. Development Council, the City of Fort The gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is Leal, of the Bailey Matthews Shell America and adaptable to Florida hardi- Myers, and the Southwest Florida Museum. They plan to use the grant for ness zones 9B-11. It docs best in full sun, native to China and adaptable to Florida har- Community Foundation. diness zones 8-10. It is moderately drought- creating color brochures that will be dis- and is not salt-tolerant. Will Prather, board chairman of the tributed in off-island locations. tolerant and slightly salt-tolerant. Alliance, noted that other states had BIG ARTS will use their grant to set up grants funding partnerships, and believed a kiosk at Jerry's Shopping Center during Fragrant gardenias are Those tiny worms in your that a similar structure could benefit the winter months, offering promotional easy to plant in Florida jasmine are leaf miners Southwest Florida. Organizations that materials to visitors. donated at least $25 thousand to the fund "We wouldn't be able to do it without Dear Ron: I received a gardenia tree as a Dear Ron: I have two jasmine plants in were given a voice in deciding who this," said Liz Fowler, BIG ART'S execu- gift. Never having had gardenias before I containers on my patio. I have discovered would receive a grant. tive director. need some advice on the feeding and care of tiny worms on the inside of the leaves. What "This is taking a little extra money and Funds going to the Sanibel Music said plant. Can it be planted in the yard? can I do? putting it together in one pot," said Festival will also go toward marketing What type of soil and drainage does it need? — Elizabeth H., Fort Myers Beach Louise Senneff, Alliance's executive the annual event, which runs for four I would certainly appreciate any help you director. The Alliance for the Arts weeks every March. The Gulf Coast may give me. Dear Elizabeth: Those tiny worms are removed themselves from consideration Symphony requested operating funds for — Ruth J. Johnson, Cape Coral probably American serpentine leaf miners for this year's grant cycle because of their their artist in residency program, the pur- (Liriomyza trifolii), and they can be found involvement in setting up the fund. chase of new equipment, and to hire a Dear Ruth: Gardenias, noted for then- on many ornamental shrubs. They're called Having monies in a pool dedicated to the string quartet in residence. large white, fragrant flowers and their year- leaf miners because they "mine" or burrow arts also removes the need to compete round glossy green leaves, are easy to grow their way through the underside of a leaf,

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07/09/04 07/08/04 Assist Medics POLICE BEAT Information At 2112 hours, Chris Haverly of Sanibel reported a capsized At 0837 hours, Ronald Heidel of Sanibel reported workers from kayak across from Dixie Beach Road. Officer Sutton respond- a tree service put debris from their work into Mr. Heidel's ed, along with Sanibel Fire and.Rescue. A passing boater Week of July 3 to July 13, 2004 vacant lot despite his request they not do so. The tree service called, reporting she had found the occupants of the kayak and agreed to remove the debris, which was gone by 1700 hours. that they were in good condition. Correction: the Police Beat for the week of July 1-7 erro- neously reported that Jayce Rehr of Sanibel employed Juan 07/09/04 07/10/04 Gonzalez, a laborer working without an occupational license Assist Person Aggravated Assault/Domestic, Reckless Driving from the city. Ms. Rehr had no association with Mr. Gonzalez. Catherine Bluey requested the assistance of the Sanibel Penny Mendez, of Sanibel, was arrested for aggravated The reporter apologizes for the error. Police with a contractor, John Smith of Fort Myers. Ms. Bluey assault with a deadly weapon after she allegedly attempted to had hired Mr. Smith to construct an ornamental iron gate at her run over her boyfriend with her car. At 0936 hours a com- The blotter contains public information obtained from the home. Ms. Bluey paid Mr. Smith over $2000 in advance. Upon plainant called 911 to report that he was cutting grass at a busi- Sanibel Police Department. All persons arrested are innocent completion, Ms. Bluey was not satisfied with the look of the ness on Periwinkle Way when Ms. Mendez attempted at least until proven guilty in a court of law. gate or its supporting walls. Mr. Smith's nephew, Mr. Beaulieu, three times to hit him with her Honda Accord. The complainant volunteered to have the gate made correctly and took the gate, stated that Ms. Mendez struck the rear of his riding mower with 07/03/04 which subsequently could not be found. Officer Tyus arranged -her car, damaging the mower and causing the complainant to E911/Assist Medics a meeting between Ms. Bluey, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Beaulieu, in leave the mower and hide behind a tree. Ms. Mendez fled the At 1253 hours, Officer Claude Tyus, Jr., responded to an emer- which Mr. Smith agreed, in writing, to construct a new gate. scene. Brandpn Taylor of Sanibel was a witness to the inci- gency 911 call reportfrtg a child not breathing after being found dent, and corroborated the complainant's story. When Ms. face down in a swimming pool. While en route to the scene, 07/09/04 Mendez was found by officers, she stated that she went after Dispatch informed the officer that the child had been revived. Possession of Alcohol Under 21, Obstruction by the complainant because he was verbally taunting her, and Upon arrival the officer found the mother holding the child. Disguise that she did not hit h«n or his mower. She stated that the inci- Ruth Skaggs of Kittiwake Circle had pulled the child from the Sgt. Mike Cooper responded to a call about loud noise in the dent was a continuation of an ongoing argument started earli- water, and she and her husband performed CPR. The child pool area at an address on East Gulf Drive. Upon arrival, the er in the day. was awake and could converse, however, the lower parts of Sergeant came in contact with Michael. Bibbo. He found Mr. Officer George Krivas placed Ms. Mendez under arrest for her legs were blae. Medic 5 arrived, and assessed the child's Bibbo with a shot glass and an empty bottle of Bacardi "Razz" aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving, condition, determining that, although the child seemed all right, liquor. The defendant attempted to conceal the shot glass in and leaving the scene of a traffic crash with property damage. she should still be examined by a physician. Medic 5 trans- his shoe, then surrendered it to the Sergeant. Sgt. Cooper Ms. Mendez was transported to the Sanibel Police Department ported the mother and child to the hospital. asked Mr. Bibbo how old he was, and Mr. Bibbo replied that he for processing, and then to the Lee County Jail. was 21. The Sergeant asked Mr. Bibbo for identification, and 07/06/04 Mr. Bibbo produced a fictitious New Jersey driver's license. In 07/10/04 Property, Lost/Missing doing so, the defendant attempted to obstruct the Sergeant's Suspicious Incident Marisol Cordova of Miami, FL, reported losing her bicycle on investigation by giving false information about himself. The Officer John Smith responded to a call at 2005 hours regard- July 3 while staying on Donax Drive. sergeant issued Mr. Bibbo a Notice to Appear, and seized the ing an open front entry door at a residence on Limpet. The offi- driver's license, shot glass, and liquor bottle. cer found no signs of forced entry, and determined that a pos- 07/06/04 sible cause of the door being open was high winds from an Beach Patrol 07/09/04 earlier storm. The officer performed an area check and Officer James Holovacko found a dead loggerhead turtle Petit Theft/Gasoline secured the residence. washed up on the beach near Caribe Condos at 10:30 a.m. Officer Scott Siergiej responded to a call from Chris Hobble, The officer notified the turtle patrol. No obvious cause of death manager of the Castaways Marina. A guest at the Marina had 07/10/04 was visible. informed Mr. Hobble that gas was spilling out of the Marina's Found Property/Ring gasoline tank. Mr. Hobble found the hose on the tank separat- Michael Masters of Melbourne, FL, turned in a gold ring with 07/06/04 ed at the center clamp. Approximately 80 gallons of unleaded diamonds that he found in a parking lot on Periwinkle Way. Civil Matter gas were missing. Mr. Hobble stated that a vehicle would have On July 4, Emma Adams and Harry Thompson were involved had to pull up to the pump to take the fuel. Carol Williams, the 07/11/04 in a civil matter at the Sundial Report. On July 6, Ms. Adams Marina owner, signed an Intent to Prosecute form. The officer Beach Patrol came to the Sanibel Police Department to report Mr. canvassed the area for witnesses, with no results. He then told Officer Dennis Gannon issued a warning for live shelling when Thompson's behavior since the previous incident. Ms. Adams Mr. Hobble to put water on the ground in the area of the leak, he found sand dollars resting on a beach chair. The officer reported Mr. Thompson called her on the phone, harassing and called Sanibel Fire and Rescue in regard to the potential returned the sand dollars to the water. her, four different times. Officer George Krivas informed Ms. hazard. He was informed that because of the outside heat and Adams that nothing Mr. Thompson said was threatening water being placed on the ground, the gas would evaporate because Ms. Adams hung up as soon as she heard Mr. and there was no need for a response from Fire and Rescue. See POLICE BEAT Thompson's voice. Ms. Adams is returning to Pennsylvania, page 19 where she will inquire about a restraining order.

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GREAT SCHOOLS, AND SAVE! $1500/month On Sanibel River one block ALWAYS WANTED All real estate advertised QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. (800) 897-0288 plus utilities and FOR $235,000. to beach. 2/2, 25 ft. ceilings. security deposit. in this newspaper is $645,000 Most-private-beach. subject to the PRE-APPROVED ONLY. 1-800-378-8938 CALL Dock-on-Bayou. Federal Fair Housing Act Call Wil Compton at Heated-Pool. of 1638 which makes it (239) 945-2253 LEAVE MESSAGE. (239)209-6171. BAY/BEACH-VILLAS Wide-Porches. illegal to advertise any Call for list of Island properties. Open-Sunning-Decks. preference, SANIBEL RE/MAX of the Islands. SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT Chateau Sur Mer area. DESIRABLE EAST END limitation or 1 -3 Bedroom Bay Villa. Idyllic luxury/comfort. discrimination based MARINER POINTE CONDO 2 Bedroom & Easy-care, no-effort Ground Floor. on race, color, GENERAL REAL ESTATE 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. Vacation-Home. Two bedrooms, two baths. religion, sex, Builder looking for spec home CONDOS FOR SALE Seasonal Rates. Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. handicap, familial status Pool - Tennis. investors - will spilt profit. (239) SAVE THROUGH OWNER! Monthly Rentals. $1700/month. or national origin, or an 656-6552 1-800-878-7495 intention to make such Furnished/unfurnished. ATRIUM Call for rates. Available immediately. preference, FOR SALE BY OWNER (239) 472-8248 limitation or Call (239) 472-5187 •General Real Estate GULF FRONT CONDO (505) 982-9242 Ext. 253 discrimination. Low Density/24 Units BEAUTIFUL This publication will not Over 2000 sq. ft. Thousand' Islands: Alexandria Bay, knowingly accept any 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths POINTE-SANTO Sanibel East End. Large 1 bedroom, GULF-FRONT N.Y. Watch big ships go by from advertisement for real Den the porch! Cottage overlooking St. canal. Appliances furnished. estate which is in PENTHOUSE-CONDO. Available June 15. Call (574) 220- Newly remodeled kitchen 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. Lawrence waterway. One bedroom violation of the law. $1,395,000 plus sleeping porch. $1800/month, 8491 (cell). Our readers are hereby Screened lanai with (856) 985-0322 spiral staircase to weekly rates negotiable. (239) informed that all 463-6088 dwellings private rooftop sundeck. Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. CONDOS FOR RENT advertised in this Luxurious. newspaper are available EQUAL HOUSING Sanibel Island Bayfront on an equal opportunity. Fully equipped. OPPORTUNITY MANUFACTURED HOMES Call Owner: 1st floor, furnished, basis. If you feel Substantial savings. 2 BR/2 BA, bayfront you have been All real estate advertised Palm Harbor Modular and Mobile condo w/spectacular discriminated against Homes Factory Direct Pricing. (610) 664-2371 in this newspaper is email: [email protected] panoramic views. you may file a subject to the 25 Display Models call for free Fishing pier, swimming complaint by calling Federal Fair Housing Act color brochures. Schedule a Free pools, tennis courts, Factory Tour. (800) 622-2832 The Florida Commission of 1638 which makes it DESTIN, FLORIDA, barbeque, parking. on Human Rights at illegal to advertise any New boutique hotel. Available Aug. 1st. 1-800-342-8170 or preference, Harbor beach, pool, References + security HUD at 1-800-669-9777. limitation or INVESTMENT PROPERTY private balconies, deposit required. For more info please discrimination based directly on water. $1875.. Call call the Lee County on race, color, Investors: 132.50 acres. Pristine Steps to finest (239) 395-1249 office of religion, sex, vacant wetlands all the way out to restaurants. Equal Opportunity handicap, familial status Gulf on Big Pine island. Great Introductory rate- (239) 335-2267 or national origin, or an price. $795,000 cash or may THE INN- HOMES FOR RENT intention to make such exchange $500,000 equity. Agent. www.innondestin . Historic Fort Myers, totally preference, (615)333-6646. harbor.com remodeled. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, limitation or (800) 874-0470 lanai, oversized corner property, discrimination. quiet neighborhood. $1,000. LOTS FOR SALE This publication will not knowingly accept any REAL ESTATE DISTANT If you have advertisement for real Asheville, N.C. area BIG WATER. 3Q days or more RARE estate which is in SANIBEL BIG VIEWS. Breathtaking to spend at perhaps Beautiful location GULF PINES LOT violation of the law. the nicest place on BY OWNER mountain homesites! Payed on Our, readers are hereby Roads, Clubhouse, Fishing, Sanibel, 18,000+ sq.ft. lot informed that all SUNSET BAY, Appalachian Trail. For maps and area caring person with dock. with 100' frontage on dwellings or family, Gulf Shores Lake. advertised in this pricing: (866) 411-LAND Two bedrooms, two baths, we-have-the-place plus loft. Water views in two directions. newspaper are available BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA for you. Agents welcome. on an equal opportunity SUMMER IS HERE. WESTERN Furnished. 2,000-sq.ft. AVAILABLE AUGUST 1st. $469K basis. If you feel NC MOUNTAINS. MUST SEE. Gulf-front condo. (406) 543-4452 you have been Homes, Cabins. Acreage, & Annual rental: Two-bedrooms/two-baths $2,000/month. [email protected] discriminated against INVESTMENTS. Cherokee with den & Jacuzzi. you may file a Mountain Realty MURPHY, N.C. (239) 395-9384 or Low density complex. (202) 345-8283 complaint by calling Call for Free Brochure. (800) 841- Two Lap-Pools/Sauna, The Florida Commission Six-Lighted Tennis-courts. on Human Rights at wWw. Well-cared-for; 1-800-342-8170 or cherokeemountainrealty.com Would like HUD at 1-800-669-9777. Buy Mountain Land Now! 5 acres, to-keep-it-that-way. FORT MYERS HOMES For more info please high altitude, spectacular view, (330) 568-0109 By owner. Historic area, off call the Lee County paved road, driveway, house McGregor. Totally remodeled, 3 office of site. $35,000. Owner financing. bedroom, 2 bath, lanai, open floor Equal Opportunity Bryson City, NC. Call owner (800) plan, utility room. 2car carport, (239) 335-2267 810-1590. find it in the attached workshop. Oversized www.mountainoverlook corner lot. $169,900. (631) 334- properties.com CLASSIFIEDS! 8444 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • 19

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Ron Gavin Residential Plumbing Soon Come Inc. By Jenny Burnham By Jenny Burnham Staff Writer Staff Writer Henry Nachtsheim proposed to his girlfriend, Anna Skaugstad, on a ski-lift in The unbeatable slogan of Ron Gavin Residential January four years ago. But he didn't propose marriage, he proposed that she take Plumbing is "A straight flush beats a full house over management of the roll-off portion of his business, Soon Come, Inc. anytime,"' and the unbeatable trademarks of this The business had grown bigger than Henry "ever imagined" and he asked Anna, business are quality work and professionalism. "will you manage it for me?" When he opened Ronald K. Gavin, Inc., The roll-off business services construction and vegetation removal sites by using Residential Plumbing, in 2000, Gavin founded his specially equipped trucks with hydraulic lifts to remove and replace dumpsters of business on courtesy and promptness as well as the debris. Soon Come is the largest site contractor on Sanibel. reputation of his work. Phone calls are returned Henry notes that Soon Come has "equipment that nobody has. We can be the first swiftly, and Gavin makes it a point to give honest in and last out. We can do the required vegetation surveys prior to doing any work, answers rather than false promises. When he can't we can relocate native trees and then do the prep for building. We can handle the tackle a project, he informs the customer immedi- grading, driveway installation, and. finally, the landscaping. We take about 25 per- ately, preferring to send a customer to another cent of all jobs all the way through." plumber rather than frustrate or disappoint a client. Before she assumed management of the hauling portion of the business. Anna The firm focuses on satisfying the everyday Skaugstad-Nachtsheim was a chef. "I cooked for the President last November", said needs of its customers, recognizing that all residen- Anna, and she has also cooked for Jane Goodall ("that was really cool." said Anna). tial plumbing needs are important. Notes Gavin, "The roll-off business and chefing are very similar," according to Anna. "When plumbing problems will never disappear and will you're a managing chef you're making changes and decisions very fast, you have to deal with it now. In this business, I'm dispatching all day long, and if problems continue to pop up at the most inopportune times. Ron Gavin That's where a staff of competent, licensed come up, I have to deal with it, roll with it." plumbers makes the difference. The ability to make decisions fast came in handy for Henry and Anna when the Working with Ron Gavin is Eugene Gavin, who bridge restrictions were imposed. "We had brand new trucks," said Anna, "and they is concentrating on sewer hookups for island customers. The firm will also take on became obsolete overnight." remodeling projects, and Gavin's "remodel vehicle" is now fully equipped to handle Rolling with the punches, Henry and Anna bought two lightweight Peterbilt routine calls and to expedite service. trucks, so they can do day runs. They also purchased on-board scales to weigh their Another high-profile person on staff is Denise, the office manager. After four years, shipments. she hasn 't been frightened away by the hundreds of anxious voices requesting "imme- Both Henry and Anna are very interested in environmental issues. Henry is a big diate" service and she knows all the "ins and outs" to help people in distress or those supporter of SCCF and has long been involved in pepper tree removal. Anna is who are simply requesting a regular service. With her impeccable skill as a master orga- proud that the dump used by Soon Come recycles the majority of the products nizer, Denise keeps the whole place on an even keel. dumped (here. "They go through it at the dump and the materials go to the appro- For remodeling, regular service, or emergency plumbing jobs, Ron Gavin priate recycling firm." Residential Plumbing is your one stop plumbing shop. Soon Come started with a Chevy Vega and Lawnboy lawnmower. Today the Ronald K. Gavin, Inc. Residential Plumbing is located at 16681 McGregor Blvd., business has taken on a life of its own, including a successful and busy roll-off Suite 305 in Fort Myers. Call (239) 437-5366 for service. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 debris removal business. p.m. Monday through Friday. When the office is closed, Gavin's answering machine What about chefing? Anna took a prize in the pie contest at the Sanibel gives concise information, including an emergency number. Independence Day celebrations. "I love cooking," said Anna, "someday I'll go back to it."

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line. The spill was contained to a 20 square foot area on a dri- 07/13/04 veway. Assistant Chief Frye from Sanibel Fire and Rescue Beach Patrol POLICE BEAT responded to the call and assessed the spill. The truck was Officer Holovacko, while on patrol, received a report of a miss- repaired and removed so the spill could be cleaned up. ing 56-year-old female last seen at Tarpon Bay access at 11 From page 16 a.m. The officer alerted Dispatch and patrol units, then 07/12/04 searched eastbound on the beach. The officer located the Beach Patrol missing person at Gulfside City Park. A patrol unit returned the 07/12/04 Officer Siergiej issued two verbal warnings for dogs not on subject to her family. Found Property leashes. Biily Kirkland of Sanibel notified the Sanibel Police Department TRAFFIC CITATIONS that he found two bikes in the bushes at a site on Periwinkle 07/13/04 Sanibel Police issued the following citations between July 3 where he is going to expand his business. The bikes were left Verbal Dispute and July 13, 2004: at the site after 1700 hours the previous evening. Mr. Kirkland Officer Jeremy Hawkins responded to a call from Arthur • 21 citations for speeding on the Sanibel-Captha Road stated that the bikes looked like old ones he had sold some Wessels of Sanibel concerning Mr. Wessels's neighbor, John years ago, but had no information as to who he sold them to. Yates. Mr. Wessels stated that Mr. Yates had accused him of • One citation for speeding on Tarpon Bay Road The bicycles were transported to the SPD property room. driving a truck through the community landscaping at the end • One citation for speeding on the Causeway of the street and had also yelled several obscenities. Officer • One citation for a tag not assigned 07/12/04 Hawkins spoke to Mr. Yates, who stated that Mr. Wessels start- • One citation for failure to stop at the four-win at Area Check/Oil Spill ed the argument after confronting Mr. Yates while he was At 1557, caller reported that a construction vehicle on Lindgren Tarpon Bay and West Gulf Dri\e watering plants. The officer determined that the two men were • One citation for failure lo stop .il the !i>u:-\\a\ ai Blvd. was leaking fuel. Officer Krivas found the truck's owner, not in risk of physical harm, and advised them to avoid each Randall Franklin of Fort Myers, cleaning approximately ten gal- Tarpon Bay and Sanibcl-f'aptiva Roads. other if they could not settle their differences. lons of hydraulic fluid that had leaked from a broken hydraulic • One citation for failure lo yield to a patrol vehicle. 20 • Week of July 22 - 28, 2004 • ISLAND REPORTER

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